Han Shizu

Chapter 813 Some people are happy and some are sad

August [-]th, Mid-Autumn Festival night, Chongyuan Hall.

The emperor entertained the officials as usual. The Chongyuan Hall is magnificent, with dense ribbons and high palace lanterns. The festive atmosphere is relatively strong, but compared with previous years, the scale is smaller.Only all the ministers, chiefs and deputy ministers of various ministries and other officials in power should be summoned to the palace to have a banquet, because the conquest of Shu is progressing smoothly, and the two complement each other, making it even more festive.

"Zhuqing!" Liu Chengyou walked up to His Majesty with a cup as usual, walked into the hall, looked around, made a speech at the banquet, and said: "It has been ten years since Qianyou, and there are many people here, all accompanying you. I have gone through ten years of spring and autumn, ten years of ups and downs, weathering the wind and rain, overcoming thorns and thorns, and today I am today!"

Liu Chengyou's words praised everyone. Hearing this, the officials were overjoyed and beamed with joy.Fan Zhi opened his mouth, saying that it was all under His Majesty's wise leadership that he achieved the prosperity of the great man today, and his ministers dare not take credit for it.On formal occasions, Fan Zhi still gave the emperor a lot of face, and he was easy to lick.

Liu Chengyou looked very relaxed, with the wine glass held up in front of his chest, he pointed lightly with one hand, and continued: "There is a war ahead, and it is not appropriate for the court to make a fuss, but it is a festive season. I prepared a little wine and dishes, and prepared some small cakes, moon cakes, etc. Regiment, spend time with the princes!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Let's raise your glasses, and drink with me!" Liu Chengyou was always calm and controlled the rhythm: "This first cup, I respect the frontlines of Pingshu, who sacrificed their lives and forgot to die, and bravely killed the enemy. Mian!"

"This second cup, I respect all the gentlemen present here. For many years, you have worked diligently in the affairs of the king, governed the country and the people, and rewarded them for their hard work!"

"This third cup, I wish the great man, the prosperity of the country, the prosperity of the day, the whole world, the great cause again, and the peace!"

Three cups in a row, the emperor and the minister drank together, and the atmosphere was pushed to a climax from the very beginning.Next, they played their own games. Among the ministers and ministers, they exchanged cups and cups. Liu Chengyou personally toasted to Fan Zhi, Wei Renpu, Li Gu, Chai Rong, Murong Yanzhao and other civil and military officials, as a show of respect and trust.

The night banquet in Chongyuan Hall lasted less than half an hour. After the meaning was in place, Liu Chengyou ordered the banquet to go back to his own home and enjoy the moon with his family. Before leaving, Liu Chengyou also prepared a copy of "Mooncake Gift Box".

After leaving the Chongyuan Hall, the two brothers Liu Chengyou and Liu Chengxun went to the Ciming Hall together. There was a Mid-Autumn Festival banquet waiting for them at the Empress Dowager's side.

Yong Wang Liu Chengxun, now in the court, is in charge of the Minister of the Ministry of Industry. Originally, after Li Gu was promoted to the chancellor, Liu Chengyou had the idea of ​​letting him be the governor of Kaifeng, but finally he gave up on this idea.After all, his sons are also growing up gradually. The eldest prince Liu Xu is already ten years old. The sons of ordinary people can help with housework. As an emperor and aristocrat, he has to mature even more.

In the Hall of Ciming, there are more than 20 concubines and children in Liu Chengyou's harem, plus Liu Chengxun's family, relatives of the Queen Mother who came to Beijing, and other relatives in the harem. .Even though Liu Chengyou always likes to be quiet, he couldn't help but be affected by it, showing a hearty smile. Of course, the happiest person must belong to the Queen Mother Li.

"Duke Zhou!" Liu Chengyou drank a lot of wine, walked to Zhou Zong's desk, and called out with a smile.

Zhou Zong's family sat together, together with Concubine Zhou Shu, as the longest person in the palace, he was over eighty years old, his head was full of gray, but he had white hair and a childlike face, and he seemed to be in good health.As the emperor's father-in-law, Duke Guangling of the Great Han Dynasty, although he was born as a prisoner in the South, but with his high morals and his low profile, Zhou Zong lived a good life in Kaifeng.

Holding Liu Hui, the seventh son of the emperor, who was more than one year old, in his arms, the old man smiled happily, and the wrinkles on his face were full of kindness.Seeing Liu Chengyou coming in person, Zhou Zong hurriedly returned the prince to Lady Da Zhou, describing restraint and wishing to salute.

Seeing the opportunity, Liu Chengyou stretched out his hand to caress his back, and said with a gentle smile, "This is a family feast, you are the elder, and I am the son-in-law, so no need to be polite!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhou Zong showed gratitude.

Looking at him, with silver hair all over his head, Liu Chengyou said: "The former, the [-]th birthday of the public, and our country is busy with affairs, so I couldn't come to congratulate him in person, I hope you can forgive me!"

"Your Majesty speaks seriously! Your Majesty works hard, and always cares about the people of the country in his words and deeds. How can he be delayed because of his old age? If so, I will feel uneasy!" Zhou Zong replied, shaking his head, with a very high awareness.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou smiled, held the cup and said, "Come, I would like to use this cup as my wife's birthday!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhou Zong responded without holding it up.

Liu Chengyou said: "When the Duke's [-]th birthday, I will come to the mansion in person to ask for a wedding wine!"

Zhou Zong: "If there is a day for the old minister, he will clean up the mansion, take a bath and cleanse himself, and wait for the emperor!"

"Haha!" Liu Chengyou smiled heartily: "Then our son-in-law Weng can make an agreement!"

Zhou Zong smiled in agreement, although he didn't think he could live for another ten years, but it was inconvenient to say something disappointing on such an occasion, and in addition, the emperor's attitude was so gentle, so naturally.

With a glance, he noticed the little girl carved in pink and jade sitting beside Concubine Zhou Shu, Liu Chengyou had a soft smile on his face, and said, "This is Xiao Zhou. I haven't seen you for a long time, and I've grown up again!"

The little lady's eyes were lively and energetic, and she did not show any timidity in front of Liu Chengyou, but instead boldly looked at him, sized him up curiously, and said softly, "Your Majesty's beard has also grown!"

"Don't be rude!" Zhou Zong reprimanded lightly, and said to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, my daughter is innocent, please forgive me!"

"Tongyan Wuji! Besides, what Xiao Zhou said is not bad, but my beard has grown! I like to hear the truth!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand, smiled heartily, and touched his chin by the way, it is really thick and thick few.

In the early years, Liu Chengyou only grew some short stubble, revealing a sense of sexiness, but in recent years, it has grown longer and longer, which seems to imply a change in mentality.

Leaning down, Liu Chengyou waved to Xiao Zhou, and the little lady approached, still looking at him boldly.Liu Chengyou asked her: "What did you call me just now?"

"Your Majesty!" the little girl replied, tilting her head slightly.

A little drunk appeared on Liu Chengyou's face, he closed his eyes slightly, and shook his head lightly: "No!"

Seeing this, the little girl's exquisite face revealed a hint of puzzlement, and she asked tentatively, "Official?"

Liu Chengyou still shook his head.

The small mouth was slightly pouted, and it was still Da Zhou who whispered something in his ear, and the lady of Xiao Zhou showed a smile like a spring flower again, and called sweetly: "Brother-in-law!"

Liu Chengyou chuckled, in a good mood, patted her head, spoke to Zhou Zongyan again, and changed tables to communicate.As an emperor, he is not only the master of the world, but also the patriarch of a family, and he should show something to his relatives.

Later, Liu Chengyou was drunk and carried back to the palace on the imperial chariot. He had never been so drunk for a long time, and he was very restrained on weekdays. joy.The place to stay is naturally the Kunming Palace where the queen's big talisman is located.

It's also the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the people of Chengdu, this festival is not going well.With the frequent reports of defeat in the north, landslides and mountains were destroyed, and the wind and rain swayed, the entire Jinguan City was shrouded in a thick layer of haze.Rumors are flying around and turmoil is the truest portrayal of this famous city in Liuyizhou.

The Han army was in a difficult situation, the Great Shu River was sinking, and everyone was in a state of panic from top to bottom.Of course, the most nervous ones are the people at the bottom. They are always the ones who suffer in case of military disasters. The second is Meng Chang, the emperor in the Shu palace. Since ancient times, kings who have subjugated a country have had a hard time, and their safety and danger are unpredictable. Even Liu Chan knows that he will die in peace and happiness, but it can be predicted that he will not have the slightest fear in his heart?

In contrast, the nobles and bureaucrats of the Shu court are a little more stable. Some of them have long been in contact with the great Han and have a deep understanding.Some people think that if the banner of the Great Shu has fallen, it is enough to change the court of the Great Han. If the Han wants to govern Shu, they must rely on these "local snakes". It has been the case since ancient times.

In addition, there is also news about the results of the Hanting's handling of Jinghu. Although it is inevitable to dismiss those who were taken away, the overall inclusion is smooth.How could the Han court not pay attention to the vastness and wealth of Sichuan and Shu, as far away as Jinghu Lake.

In the Shu palace, the same mid-autumn imperial banquet was held, but it quickly ended in a desolate atmosphere. Meng Chang withdrew halfway from the table, returned to the apse with a heavy heart, and called Qin Wang Meng Xuanzhe and several important officials.

"Where are the Han soldiers?" Meng Chang looked downcastly at Ouyang Jiong, the Privy Councilor.

"Returning to Your Majesty, it is reported that the Han army has marched south from Jianzhou and entered Mianzhou, and Yishu has concentrated troops in Brazil, trying to stop it!" Ouyang Jiong reported carefully.

That's right, after the victory in Lizhou, the Han army rested for three days, and then invaded Jianzhou, and the soldiers pointed directly at Xichuan Tianxian Jiange.Just as Han Chen had guessed, after the defeat of Lizhou, Meng Chang did not send another person to the north to command the army, but directly took Yi Shenzheng as the commander-in-chief to preside over the defense of Jianzhou.

Moreover, the result was produced quickly, and it was still the same old way. The division detoured to the south of Jianmen, and at the same time attacked with the main force.This kind of tactics is not new. Although Yi Shenzheng is mediocre, he is also prepared, and he divides his troops to refuse.

As a result, both sides failed to take into account, Jiange was broken, Jianzhou fell, nearly [-] Shu troops were annihilated in World War I, and most of them were captured. Of course, the quality of these Shu troops is still different from that of Lizhou soldiers.

And Yi Shenzheng escaped very quickly, led the remnant army, and retreated into Mianzhou.With the Jianmen lost, the sporadic Shu troops in other passes and cities in the north surrendered one after another. The most important thing is that the access to Chengdu is completely opened, and there is no danger to defend.If it hadn't been for a few days of autumn rain that delayed the march, the Han division had already arrived in Chengdu.

"There are more than [-] people, the Jiange is dangerous, and he can't even defend the Iraqi trial, let alone Mianzhou? Can Brazil be defended? The soldiers still have the fighting spirit?" Anger: "Lizhou has only [-] soldiers and horses, and it can still entangle with the Han army for nearly [-] days. He recruited more soldiers in the Iraqi trial, and the pass was more dangerous. He couldn't stop it for seven days!"

"Ishen Zhengguo can't defend against powerful enemies and protect his family and country. I regret not listening to my mother's words!" Meng Chang lamented.

(End of this chapter)